Oldham on top of tax debt

OLDHAM Roughyeds have confirmed that almost a third of the tax debt owed to HM Revenue and Customs has been paid off.

A winding-up petition at the High Court last week was adjourned until November 3 after a repayment schedule was agreed.

The club says funding is in place to completely clear the arrears that led to the third petition in just over a year.

"We have made a one-third payment as a sign of good faith," said club chairman Christopher Hamilton.

"We need some legal paperwork to be completed before we pay the remainder. That's why we were granted the adjournment.

"The whole of the money is in place. Once legal documentation is done, the bill will be paid in full. As I have said before, the club is committed to meeting its obligations.”


Former Roughyeds owner Bill Quinn is set to invest in Blackpool Panthers.

The Co-operative Championship One club have been on the look-out for new backing since the departure of controversial chairman Bobby Hope.

Quinn, who earlier this season was matchday sponsor for the Panthers' home match against Oldham, cut off a two-year association with the Roughyeds late last year when his shareholding was acquired by Hamilton.